NHL 25 is looking to improve drastically over last years iteration, and some of the additions they're making have fans amped.
Some of these new additions are going to be noticed in Franchise mode, and we're going to walk over these below.
NHL 25 Franchise Mode: What's New This Year
The release of the annual hockey title is one that players have become accustomed to over the years, and EA has turned a corner on the series.
Franchise mode is getting some much needed love this year, and some features are aspects that fans have been wanting for quite some time.
A NEW FRANCHISE HUB
The Franchise Hub has been transformed, giving players easier access to relevant info and stats.
BOX SCORES, GAME LOGS, STATS AND AWARD TRACKING
The long-requested ability to view box scores from previous matches has arrived in NHL 25. All played within that respective season, from pre-season to regular and post-season can now be viewed at any time.
NEGOTIATIONS AND CONTRACTS
Negotiations and contracts have undergone a significant overhaul, making the signing process more authentic. New factors now come into play when trying to sign a player and are no longer solely dependent on contract length and salary.
To add an extra layer of authenticity, players may request clauses as a part of their contract such as no-movement clauses, no-trade clauses, and modified no-trade clauses. Clause structures can also be modified between the duration of the contract as well as the number of teams they’d be willing to be traded to.
CONVERSATION SYSTEM
The Conversation System allows for assigning both short-term and long-term objectives. These objectives range from seasonal objectives that can enhance attributes or X-Factor development to short-term aims that can yield immediate results or eventually lead to winning NHL awards.
ROSTER MANAGEMENT, PLAYER MOVEMENT AND MORE\
There are also improvements to roster management. By talking with the Head Coach from the Coaching Staff screen, through the Franchise HUB, or by selecting Edit Lines -> Y/Triangle for Strategies -> R3 for Coach Info, you can set the preferred lines and lock players into specific roles, allowing for a more seamless process; for example, players returning from injury can easily shift back into your lineup without going through the old process of replacing them in every line slot.
In the meantime, be sure to get well equipped for this years game with our Stealth Ultra Xbox controller, and our Stealth 700 console headset.
